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Hugh Aldersey Williams

    This author explores the intricate interplay between science and design, national identity, and aesthetics, drawing from a background in natural sciences coupled with a deep fascination for the arts and architecture. Their work often delves into how culture and nationality shape our world, using a unique perspective informed by a dual-culture upbringing. They investigate the convergence of scientific discovery and artistic concept, examining how these elements manifest in our daily lives and design sensibilities.

    Periodické příběhy : zvláštní životy prvků
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    Das wilde Leben der Elemente
    Anatomien
    World Design. Nationalism and Globalism in Design
    Periodic Tales. The Curious Lives of the Elements
    • 2012

      Like you, the elements have lives - personalities and attitudes, talents and shortcomings, stories rich with meaning. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colourful pasts, 'Periodic Tales' will take you on a voyage of wonder and discovery. Along the way you will find that their stories are our stories

      Periodic Tales. The Curious Lives of the Elements
    • 1992

      Explores contemporary design trends and philosophies and how they are influenced by national cultures, presenting examples from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America

      World Design. Nationalism and Globalism in Design